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<\/i> Writer:<\/span> Farniza M. Marcaban<\/span>
\n<\/i><\/i> Photographer:<\/span> Ralph Dale D. Ramirez, Edilberto B. Mendez, and Farniza M. Marcaban<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Western Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESMAARRDEC) convened its Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights, alongside its 2nd General Assembly and 38th Anniversary celebration, on November 21, 2025, at the J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) HRM Hostel. Hosted by JHCSC under the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, the event brought together stakeholders from across Western Mindanao to foster collaboration in science, innovation, and the dissemination of technology. This year\u2019s observance carried the theme \u201cCelebrating 38 Years of Bridging Science and Communities: Empowering Western Mindanao through AANR Research and Innovation.\u201d<\/div>\n

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The assembly was presided over by the Regional Research and Development Coordinating Committee (RRDCC) Chair, Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena, with WESMAARRDEC Consortium Director Dr. Leonilo B. Abella providing direction for the consortium\u2019s ongoing and future programs. Also present were key officials who helped lead the discussions, including Dr. Teresita A. Narvaez, former Consortium Director and current WMSU Vice President for Resource Generation, Dr. Synan S. Baguio, DOST\u2013PCAARRD Livestock Research Division Director, and Marita A. Carlos, PCAARRD Applied Communication Division Director. Their presence reinforced the consortium\u2019s strong linkages with national-level research and development bodies.<\/div>\n

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Representatives and research directors from various academic institutions participated in the meeting. These included JHCSC, represented by Dumingag Campus Director Dr. Moises Glenn G. Tangalin and Research Director, Prof. Ruel S. Lasagas; Western Mindanao State University (WMSU); Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST); Basilan State College (BaSC); Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) Dapitan and Dipolog campuses; and Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University. Delegates from these institutions presented updates on their R&D initiatives and strengthened commitments to joint programs within the consortium.<\/div>\n

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Among the key agenda items discussed was the selection of WESMAARRDEC\u2019s host agency for the 2026\u20132035 term, alongside a proposal to reduce the host-agency tenure from ten years to six. Meanwhile, consortium directors presented the WESMAARRDEC Schedule of Activities, the upcoming CMIS AIHR, the Farmers and Fisherfolk Forum, and the series of planned field days aimed at extending technologies to grassroots communities. An update on the submission of agency annual reports and guidelines on RSRDH hosting and eligibility for paper submission also formed part of the deliberations.<\/div>\n

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The assembly highlighted the introduction of SciComusthan: Kwentong TechTrans sa SciComunidad ng Mindanao, a communication initiative designed as a telecommunication talk show to feature technologies from the various Mindanao consortia. The program will showcase innovations and success stories from NOMCAARRD, SMAARRDEC, SOXAARRDEC, WESMAARRDEC, and CCAARRD, creating a shared platform for disseminating research breakthroughs and strengthening the public\u2019s understanding of science-based technologies. Organizers emphasized that SciComusthan aims to bridge gaps between research institutions and the communities they serve.<\/div>\n

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Further discussions focused on R&D and Technology Transfer Project Proposal Packaging, the region\u2019s participation in the 6th RDE Management Congress in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and updates on the CMIS membership fees. These sessions underscored the consortium\u2019s intention to elevate Western Mindanao\u2019s visibility in the international research arena while ensuring that local initiatives remain aligned with national and global development goals.<\/div>\n

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In the second part of the program, participating institutions presented their ongoing and completed research studies. Each presentation detailed the rationale behind the projects, the issues they aimed to address, and the motivations that drove their implementation. These discussions provided a platform for knowledge exchange and potential collaborative projects among consortium member agencies, reinforcing WESMAARRDEC\u2019s mission of harmonized research initiatives across the region.<\/div>\n

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The day concluded with a commemorative celebration of WESMAARRDEC\u2019s 38th anniversary, honoring nearly four decades of advancing science-driven development in Western Mindanao. Consortium leaders recognized the collective achievements of member institutions and reaffirmed their commitment to championing research, innovation, and community empowerment.\n<\/div>\n

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In sum, WESMAARRDEC officials emphasized that the consortium\u2019s continued progress depends on strong partnerships, a steadfast commitment to research excellence, and a shared goal of ensuring that science-driven innovations directly benefit farmers, fisherfolk, and communities across Western Mindanao. As the consortium moves into its 39th year, it reaffirms its mission to bridge science and society\u2014advancing research, strengthening collaboration, and driving transformative development throughout the region.<\/div>\n

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<\/div>\n\t\tSoar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!<\/span>
\n\t\t“Stronger and Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education”<\/span>
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